Grave Undertakings: Boston's Burying Grounds

Dig deeper into downtown Boston's historic burying grounds

by Boston By Foot· Boston, MA
From$19
Group sizeMaximum 15 people per guide

What to Expect

Explore three of downtown Boston's burying grounds and learn about the customs surrounding death and dying in Puritan New England. Dig deeper into the religious views, practices, symbolism, and traditions of death in Boston.

Beginning at King's Chapel Burying Ground, this tour will lift the veil of mystery surrounding gravestone art and how styles of gravestones changed over the years, how the poor were buried when there wasn’t room for a potter’s field, how the evolution of small, haphazardly laid out graveyards to modern-day suburban cemeteries was spearheaded in the Boston area.

Who knew death could be so much fun?

Includes

Guided 90 minute outdoor tour exploring three of downtown Boston's burying grounds
0.6 mile tour at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour

Duration

90 minutes

Address

Corner of Tremont and Beacon Streets, in the plaza across the street from King's Chapel.

Pricing

Member · Individual & Family Memberships: Select the number of members you want to redeem your code forFree
Adult · Ages 13+$18.82
Child · Ages 6-12$10.50
Child under 6Free
Private Tour · Bookable for private tour groups of up to 20 people. • Groups of 21+ please submit a Private Tour Request Form$210

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.

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Boston By Foot

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